EXCEL INTERCONTINENTAL - Volume 09

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The 22nd Edition of the National Sports Festival-Nigeria’s biggest sports festival-tagged Gateway Games, hosted by the Ogun State government in a very unique fashion, inspiring the Nigerian youths with the power of sports.

London-based Rotimo has made history as the first UK-based Afrobeats artist to headline a performance at London’s most iconic and influential music venue, Roundhouse. Legendary artists who have performed at this famous venue include The Rolling Stones, Ozzy Osbourne, Paul McCartney, Led Zeppelin, Pink Floyd, The Doors, David Bowie and Jimi Hendrix.

The colourful display of vibrant African cultural heritage is a beauty to behold at Ojude Oba festival 2025. The annual event, which has been elevated to global prominence, is attended by Nigerians in diaspora who often make it a priority in their yearly calendar.

The King of Steeze, Farooq Oreagba, came by his appellation as an accident. His participation in Ojude Oba in Ijebu Ode in 2024, where he celebrated the Nigerian culture with panache, attracted the interest of the Generation Z like no other, giving him national and international recognition. The young generation identifies with his flawless blend of Western and African cultures, inspiring them to follow in his footsteps. With this fame came endorsement deals for the King of Steeze.

The Executive Governor of Lagos State, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, is striving to improve the transportation system for Africa’s most populated city, in a unique way. For Sanwo-Olu, only the best is good for Lagosians.